Carson hasn’t campaigned in New Hampshire in 23 days and his numbers within the Granite State polls have also dropped.

His last visit was Nov. 20, almost a week before Thanksgiving.

Carson is plans to return to New Hampshire on Dec. 20 and Dec. 21, but by the time that visit, he will have been absent from the state for a full month.Cathie Chevalier, Carson’s New Hampshire campaign chairman, said she is not concerned.

"Right now people are tired of politics as usual," Chevalier said.

Whether holding unconventional campaign events like a 40th anniversary party featuring Tony Orlando, or taking questions at more traditional town halls, Carson can draw a crowd.

But political analysts said campaigns must do that over and over again to be successful.

"A lot of the other candidates have been putting in a lot of time and a lot of effort here, and I think for a candidate like Carson to go from the top of the polls to not making a lot of appearances in an early state like New Hampshire is not a good sign for his campaign," said Chris Galdieri, a professor at St. Anselm College.

However, the primary cycle has already shattered many of the accepted notions of what candidates should and should not do or say.

Carson’s local team isn’t wringing its hands over sagging poll numbers or limited face time with the candidate.